An Iranian entry into the international mainstream is an opportunity of altogether different proportions. There is now a good chance that Iran will conclude a nuclear deal with its international interlocutors comprising the permanent… Continue reading "When Iran enters the global mainstream"

Yemen transfer Mohammed bin Howaidan in UAE’s al-Bayan writes about al-Qaeda’s expansion into Yemen. He points out that a base in Yemen is important to al-Qaeda as it is under tremendous… Continue reading "Alif"